Tempest Bb Euphonium 4 Monel Piston Valves High Copper Content Brass Body Generous Nickel Silver Trim 5-Year Warranty Case with Large Shank Mouthpiece

The Tempest Bb Euphonium is truly remarkable performance instrument. It offers the professional level player a high performance instrument to meet their playing needs. Developed with some of the world's finest soloists, the Tempest Euphonium makes sure all musical messages communicate to the audience. Tuba/Euphonium player, Lee Hipp, of the San Antonio Symphony went wild over this incredible instrument. Four hand-lapped piston valves and slides ensure a perfect fit and seal between the valve pistons and casing or slide parts. Such a perfect fit achieves a smooth airflow and smooth action and improves the response and intonation of the instrument. The .570 bore allows for a taper that produces a design for superior intonation. The 11-inch upright bell is more responsive and the use of high content copper in the brass makes sure that this instrument will last a lifetime. There is also generous use of nickel silver slide tubes throughout the instrument. The Euphonium comes with a 5-year warranty. It is supplied in a beautiful hard case with a Large shank custom mouthpiece. Bore: .570 Bell: 11 inches Body Material: Yellow Brass Bell Position: Upright Number of Valves: 4 Valves: Hand lapped Monel Piston Deluxe Case Mouthpiece with Large Shank Warranty: 5 years